P-51 Mustang (Dago Red)

Dago Red is a P-51 Mustang (44-74996), restored as a competitive air racer by Frank Taylor in 1981. Dago Red holds several world records, including the 15 km (517.323 mph) set in 1983. The plane has recently been reacquired by Frank Taylor, who piloted the plane to most of its world records in the 1980s. Frank Taylor is currently preparing Dago Red to break the world record in the 3 km, in mid-2010.

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 33 ft 0 in (10 m)
• Wingspan: 32 ft 6 in (9.9 m)
• Height: 13 ft 0 in (3.96 m)
• Wing area: 150 ft² (13.9 m²)
• Empty weight: 7,200 lb (3,266 kg)
• Loaded weight: 7,800 lb (3,538 kg)
• Max takeoff weight: 8,500 lb (3,855 kg)
• Powerplant: 1× Rolls Royce Merlin Hamilton Standard paddle blade, Classified ()

Performance

• Maximum speed: 520+ mph (840+ km/h)
• Range: 120 miles (at race power) (193 km)
• Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (13,716 m)
• Rate of climb: 8,000 ft/min (2,438 m/min)

Key Features:

·         Fiberglass fuselage

·         Premium hand iron-on covering film

·          Pre-installed retractable landing gears

·          Adjustable engine mount with blind nuts pre-installed at firewall

·          Fuel proof decals and factory painted pilot figure

·          Fiberglass cowling with 3D transparent template included

·          Comes with all hardware and accessories

·          Equipped with Plastic Spinner with Aluminum Back Plate

Instruction Manual:

Manual <click>  (PDF Flile)